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The Applied Educational Leadership and
Management MA is designed for education leaders or anyone aspiring to be a leader or manager in a school or college, or work in an educational planning, development or inspection role for a national or regional organisation. It will equip students to contribute towards the improvement of educational systems and institutions, and to reflect on the quality of the learning and teaching they manage.
As an applied programme, this MA will improve a student's understanding of educational management and leadership whilst enabling them to apply theory and research to their own working environment. It will foster a student's continuing professional development, allowing them to consider issues related to the policy context of education. It will also give them the chance to contribute towards the improvement of educational systems and institutions.
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The quality, depth and breadth of the Department of Learning and
Leadership's research and development work is borne out of its excellent reputation, not least for promoting new knowledge for and about leadership, in London, nationally and internationally.
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The department supports educational and public sector leadership to improve the life chances of individuals and communities, working in partnership with practitioners and policymakers at the critical edge of research and practice.
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The department is at the forefront of developing research, new knowledge and publications for and about leadership and learning.
This programme is delivered via online learning, allowing you to study flexibly whilst balancing work and personal commitments.
The learning strategy for this programme is collaborative in that students share their skills and experience with others. Students are supported by an online learning environment which incorporates focused conferencing and work spaces linked to specific activities for each module. There are also informal discussion areas and links to online resources including library support. Study materials and readings are provided.
Study time is estimated at about 10-15 hours a week.
Mode: Flexible: 3-5 years
Students undertake modules to the value of 180 credits. The programme consists of two core modules (60 credits), two optional modules (60 credits), and a dissertation (60 credits).
A Postgraduate Diploma (120 credits) consisting of two core modules (60 credits) and two optional modules (60 credits) is also offered. A
Postgraduate Certificate (60 credits) consisting of two core modules is also offered.
CORE MODULES
// Leadership for the Learning Community
// Learning and Managing Educational Change and Improvement
OPTIONAL MODULES
// Students choose two of the following:
// Developing Personal Leadership Skills
// Exploring Educational Policy
// Finance and Resource Management
// Values, Vision and Moral Purpose
DISSERTATION/REPORT
// All students submit a dissertation of 15,000 words.

Graduates of this programme are currently working across a broad range of areas. Some are working as senior and middle leaders in education institutions worldwide, while others have jobs as government ministers and advisers. Graduates can also be found working as local government leaders and consultants.

A minimum of a second-class Bachelor's degree from a UK university, or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard, in any subject, and at least two years' relevant work experience. Word processing, Internet and email skills are all basic requirements of this programme. You must have regular access to a computer (or mobile device*) with an internet connection to use the University of London International Programmes website and the Student Portal. These are where your programme's study resources are located. (*Full mobile access is not available for all programmes).
English language proficiency level
If your education has not been conducted in the English language, you will be expected to demonstrate evidence of an adequate level of English proficiency.
The level of English language proficiency for this programme is: Special.
Only the IELTS or a pass to the required standard in the Institute of
Education's pre-sessional English (PASHE) course are accepted. If taking IELTS, applicants must obtain an overall grade of 7.0 with a minimum of 6.5 in the reading subtest and 6.0 in the writing
subtest..
Information about the evidence required, acceptable qualifications and test providers is provided at: www.ucl.ac.uk/graduate/english-requirements
Apply online here .
When we assess your application we would like to learn:
// why you want to study Applied Educational Leadership and
Management at graduate level
// why you want to study Applied Educational Leadership and
Management at UCL
// what particularly attracts you to the chosen programme
// how your academic and professional background meets the demands of this challenging programme
// where you would like to go professionally with your degree
Together with essential academic requirements, the personal statement is your opportunity to illustrate whether your reasons for applying to this programme match what the programme will deliver.
Details on how to apply are available on the website at: www.ucl.ac.uk/graduate/apply
FEES AND FUNDING
// UK & EU (2016/17) entry: TBC (FT)
// Overseas (2016/17) entry: TBC (FT)
// UK & EU (2016/17) entry: TBC (PT)
// Overseas (2016/17) entry: TBC (PT)
Fees note: Fee information for this programme can be found on the
University of London International Programmes website.
Full details of funding opportunities can be found on the UCL
Scholarships website: www.ucl.ac.uk/scholarships
APPLICATION DATE
October 2016 entry: 29 July 2016
CONTACT
Ms Liz Wood
Email:
Telephone: liz.wood@ucl.ac.uk
PDF Updated: May 26, 2016
Information correct at time of going to press. See website (www.ucl.ac.uk/ioe/departments-centres/departments/learning-and-leadership) for latest information